The Battlers (1994) User Reviews

my own comments after having watched this

[ordrazz · 10/10 · 17 May 2004]

great film, very accurate of the period, Jaqueline McKenzie was sensational. Definitely Worth having a few cuppa's on hand, never a dull moment, no bad endings & not full of violence. The rest of the cast was perfect as well.

the settings were just as wonderful, & the colors fantastic. if you ever get a chance to buy it, it should be on the top list of videos to get. i would highly recommend this to everyone, of all ages. what else can i say, i don't want to spoil it for anyone. a very beautiful Australian film. this is my first review, so i am sorry if it seems choppy.

One for the Family

[smjm59 · 10/10 · 23 June 2008]

I must say this is one of the most delightful TV dramas / mini series since the remake of The Shiralee in 1987. Both made around the time of the depression. No overt violence or language to ruin the show a great one to watch over and over again a shame more aren't made like this. Characters like Snow, Stray, Deafy, the Apostle, Burning Angus and Ma Tyrell all conjure up a time of desperate hardship and genuine friendship "On The Track" where they scratch out a living being rouse abouts, fruit pickers, con men and rouges all to put food on the table. This story was told to me by my grand parents and shown to me in this mini series. Well worth watching if you come across it. If you liked The Battlers try The Shiralee with Brian Brown, Noni Hazelhurst and Rebecca Smart.